Coaching

In depth individual support to enable you to smash your public speaking, presentation or communication goals. This usually takes place at HOURS Studio, a beautiful light space in the centre of Bristol.

“The presentation in Krakow went really well. Everything I had hoped for. I was confident from the start and did not feel under pressure and the audience (about 150) really got involved.Looking back over the sessions we did together I really believe that my improvement in public speaking would not have happened without your input.

On reflection I can identify many things that you helped with but two really stick out: your confidence and your willingness to address problems immediately and head on. These are invaluable lessons and I am very grateful to have had the experience of working on these things with you and am honestly excited about the potential to put them into action elsewhere.

I hope we get to work together in the future”.

Bill Heslop, Director, Learning Science Ltd

“I think you cured me! I still get nervous, but way less and now I know how to manage it. You’ve thought me how to focus the energy and see the situation differently, people want to hear what I have to say! So I do not think I need the 4th session.

Thank you Julia, I really value the time you gave me and how you liberated my confidence”.

Emmeline Rose

Case Study

Here is a case study of Kathryn Ellis, who I coached on the “Step Up and Nail It” Programme:

“As part of my profession in advertising I do presentations all the time. I had always thought I did ok, and experienced nothing above the expected mild nerves. But upon completing an MA research on the under representation of women in advertising agency creative departments I was invited to talk in various forums – from my workplace to large industry conferences. Every time I experienced excruciating nerves, I had sleepless nights, my delivery suffered and I hated the experience every time.

When I was invited to speak at a major industry conference in front of 250 people and press I knew I had to remedy this situation. I wanted to give it my all and share my passion with the audience.

"I couldn’t mess this one up, it was too important. This is why I sought support".

I happened across Julia whilst searching the Internet. I knew I wanted one to one coaching, not the same old presentation training. Upon my enquiry Julia was prompt to respond. We had a really helpful telephone consultation and I really liked her style. She seemed to understand my situation right away and make a great assessment of what I needed.

"I felt she really got to know you and your subject matter."

This was not a “one size fits all” approach.

Julia helped me craft my content and perfect my delivery. Together we out together an extremely engaging and impactful talk. I presented my information in ways I would have never thought of, and they really worked. She coached me with grounding and breathing techniques, which helped with nerves.

"We walked through the entire experience so I felt prepared".

By the time my talk came around I was pumped, passionate and ready to go. I had an amazing reception from the crowd, with a queue of people waiting to speak with me and invite me to appear at other events. I felt I really connected with the audience and most importantly I felt happy with my performance, something I had never felt before despite receiving positive feedback.

"Since that talk things have really taken off for me.".

I have been featured in social media and articles written by trade press and key industry figures. This has really raised my profile and is starting to build me a network of amazing people. I have been asked to do many more talks. And now, instead of dreading them I cannot wait!